An unforgettable boating vacation on the Rideau Canal awaits. Our base in Ottawa is located on Dows Lake, a popular recreation area on the fringes of downtown Ottawa. Boat rental on the Rideau Canal requires no license. Cruise your licence-free luxury houseboat along the rivers and pristine lakes of the Rideau Canal waterway. Rent a boat from our Ottawa base, for your family and friends and enjoy an incredible relaxing vacation. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century and the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. Relax and unwind as enjoy the picturesque towns and lively cities of this attractive waterway.